Tuesday, March 10, 2009

DUKTIG is IKEA's name for this adorable children's tea set that I couldn't resist buying awhile ago. Although my girls have grown out of the tea party stage, I shared many tea times with each of them as they were growing up.

The IKEA website says this tea set is "made of tough stoneware". And they are right because I put them in my 325˚F oven for 15 minutes, and they didn't crack and the custard was perfect. I was worried the water bath might cause them to tip over, but I was careful moving the pan in and out of the oven.

The custards couldn't look cuter in that adorable tea set. The thing about custard is that it's custard:) -- it's really a very light dessert, unlike pots de creme or curds or puddings. Of course, anything would be a treat in that tea set.

You made these look absolutely gorgeous. That tea set is precious behind words -- my four year old would go nuts for your sweet, tiny custards! I cannot wait to try the Swedish furniture name generator!

You never cease to amaze me - whether it be your tiny tea set, or what my name is in IKEA. Do you live in the real world, like, a land without computer or kitchen? Have you ever seen a sunset (not on google)? How do you take a shower without your laptop getting get?

I absolutley love those cups - and totally need to go to an Ikea store. I think they recently added one to Kansas City. Can't believe I haven't made it there yet.Great photo of some yummy looking custard!

Your custards look delightful, especially in the little tea sets. Unfortunately my daugther was not one to play tea party. She was more of a strip barbie naked, cut off her hair and maybe remove a limb type of girl. (Luckily at 14 she seems remarkably well adjusted! and loves to bake, to boot!)

i just spent like 10 minutes entering random things into that ikea name generator--too funny! and also, i was soooo close to buying those kiddie cups the last time i went there...for the same purpose as you. the custards look so adorable in them--i may have to go back!

Such fun to come over here and see the little tea set! I still have all of mine from when I was a child...the boys never wanted to play with them, go figure, maybe grandchildren someday...I love the one you bought, very nice. The pudding and the blueberry, what a great photo! You got a comment from Dorie...WOW. Wow. Wow. Love the post.

Shari, those tea cups and ramekins are so darn cute, I would make the custard just to have them. It all just looks like a little Easter Bunny should be hoppin right through for a little visit and a spoonful of custard too. Very Happy!! :-) I too love lemon curd with its sweet tartness. This recipe was gentle velvet and just a hint I thought. Not too sweet either. A really light touch. Glad you gave us some beautiful photos. Dorie surely liked them. Yippee!AmyRuth

Since you were curious about the names of IKEA products- I've noticed that nearly ALL of them are just Swedish words that are a play on what the products actually are. For example: A kid's hooded bath towel is called "barnslig", which means "childish" in Swedish. A lot of the other ones are male, female, or town names.

I love IKEA. Must go back soon. I have not been in a while! Well, here is some info, my cup handles came off while I was washing them! I guess they were weakened by the heat :-( Maybe, Dorie should put a disclaimer and suggest a variety of cups or something. Oh, well. They lasted for the most part! The custard came out great and we were able to eat it safely.

Love the tea set. I hope you will at dress up in a fancy hat and gather some stuffed animals for a proper tea party. Or maybe it would be more appropriate to set your favorite kitchen tools around the table for tea. I bet a Kitchen Aid mixer would have all kinds of fun stories to share. Like almost walking off the counter when mixing brioche dough for example!